Gourmet Grilled Cheese Ideas
This Gourmet Grilled Cheese is a simple yet flavorful twist on a classic. Made with garlic butter, mozzarella, provolone, and pesto, this sandwich is crispy on the outside and gooey inside.
Servings 4
Calories 510
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 slices thick-sliced bread
- 3 tablespoons red pesto or green pesto
- 12 oz mozzarella shredded
- 4 slices provolone cheese or Fontina
Instructions
- Preheat a cast large skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, softened butter, and oregano.
- Spread a quarter of the butter mixture over one side of two pieces of bread and place butter side down in the skillet.
- Top each slice with a quarter of the mozzarella and a slice of provolone spread the inside of two more pieces of bread with the pesto, and the other side with the butter mixture. Place them pesto side down on top of the cheese to form a sandwich.
- Grill until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and grill the other side until golden. then repeat to make two more sandwiches. Serve hot.
Notes
- Start with the heat at medium-low and adjust it as you cook, to ensure that the bread toasts at the same rate that the cheese melts.
- Spread the butter to the edge of the bread to ensure every bite is as good as it can be!
- Don't move the sandwich too much during cooking. The key to getting it golden brown is keeping it still in the pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 510 | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 982mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 997IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 584mg | Iron: 2mg